DITTMAN, Robert Alan February 8, 2007. Born to Charles and 
Helen in Springfield, Ohio, on August 25, 1933, Bob completed 
his pilgrimage and went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 
2007. A resident of both Blairsville, GA and Punta Gorda, FL. Bob 
is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mina, his 5 sons, Mike (Kim) 
of Punta Gorda, Lee (LaVerne) of Punta Gorda, Dan of Blairsville, 
GA, Gary (Karen) of Lincolnton, NC and Robert (Laurie) of Warner 
Robbins, GA; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Bob 
received his bachelors degree from Sherwood School of Music in 
Chicago and his masters from Miami University (Ohio). He spent his 
life teaching the language of music in both voice and keyboards. He 
taught for over 30 years in Manatee County schools, 10 years at West 
Carrollton, Ohio, 1 year in Cleveland Ohio. He was involved as music 
director in many theatre groups including Manatee Players and Opera 
Chorus in Dayton. He wrote music and judged contests for the State of 
Florida Vocal Association. Bob spent a lifetime of Sundays playing in 
churches that are too numerous to mention. He loved to use his talents 
to Bless His Lord. Bob has touched many lives and will be deeply missed. 
A celebration of life will be held in Fort Myers at Palm Beach Boulevard 
Church of the Nazarene on March 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm and also in 
Blairsville, GA on April 14th, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may 
be made to either church or to a charity of your choice. All Saints Lutheran 
Church, 2050 Earl Shelton Rd., Blairsville, GA 30514. Palm Beach 
Boulevard Church of the Nazarene, 4630 Palm Beach Boulevard - 
P.O. Box 50579, Fort Myers, FL 33994. Peace. 
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 2/11/2007.